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Radiographer (as needed)

University Hospitals

#HIPAA #Quality Control #PRN #Patient Care #Diagnostic Imaging #Basic Life Support #PHI #Radiation Safety #RIS #PACS

Quick overview

This PRN position involves performing diagnostic imaging according to physician protocols while providing compassionate, age-specific care to patients ranging from neonates through geriatrics. Responsibilities include adhering to all safety standards (radiation, ALARA, etc.), maintaining patient privacy, and accurately recording all necessary database and log records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's Degree from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold Registered Technologist status with less than two years of experience. Required proficiencies include clear knowledge of x-ray equipment, PACS, RIS, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

associate degreeprofessional certificateContinuing EducationAge-Specific CareRadiation SafetyHIPAARISPatient IdentificationSOPsDiagnostic ImagingALARALicensure MaintenanceEquipment Quality ControlRadiological ProceduresFluoroscopic SafetyImage WiselyImage GentlyHospital Safety Standards

Job description

PRN (as needed) position.
New Grads Welcome.
A Brief Overview Performs diagnostic imaging at the direction of physician protocol.
Provides compassionate age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
What You Will Do Adheres to hospital safety standards.
Adheres to ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely standards.
Adheres to all radiation and fluoroscopic safety standards.
Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines for patient identification and safety.
Consistently follows hospital and department SOPs, policies and protocols.
Demonstrates successful patient/technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
Able to perform all applicable equipment Quality Control.
Accurately records all requested database/log records.
Display a commitment to Hospital Mission and Core Values.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and facility policies.
Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
Additional Responsibilities Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with State and Federal Agencies.
Maintains competency skill levels for patient exam imaging.
Effectively follows directions to maintain department readiness based on DNV standards.
Proficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.
Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Uses administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Radiographer (as needed)

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